A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 490332 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 490368 epoch_slot_no: 15168 block_no: 490308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-15 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51ecdb273fcb0576e6a532fdd3f0af3410021e3a8586d5a6373c8c7b4b39062fBlock Operator
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